Philip Lane, Tottenham, London N15 4AB
10 reasons to choose Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane
Top line
Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane has a Schoolsmith Score® of 72. It is one of the best state primary schools in Tottenham and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles.
School fundamentals
Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. It is a sponsor-led academy. The school is one of the 50 members of Harris Federation. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2019) inspection.
Average class size
Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane has two classes per year, and an average class size of 29 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane achieves attainment results that are around the national average. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 5% of schools.
The Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane curriculum
School curriculum is subject based, organised by half-termly themes, and also includes PSHE, Spanish. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and residential trips from Year 4.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for art/DT, music, science and sport.
Sport at Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 7.30am (school staff) to 6.00pm (external contractor).
Find another school near Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane
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Gladesmore Community School (1.4 miles); Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School (1.6 miles); Woodside High School (1.9 miles).